Bioreactor

Bioreactor

A Bioreactor (pronunciation: /ˌbaɪoʊrɪˈæktər/) is a device or system engineered to grow cells or tissues in a controlled environment. The term is commonly associated with the field of Biotechnology, Bioengineering, and Cell Biology.

Etymology

The term "Bioreactor" comes from the combination of 'bio-' a prefix derived from the Greek word 'bios' meaning 'life', and 'reactor', which is a device or structure in which a chemical reaction is carried out.

Definition

A Bioreactor refers to any manufactured or engineered device or system that supports a biologically active environment. In many cases, it is a vessel in which a chemical process is carried out which involves organisms or biochemically active substances derived from such organisms.

Types of Bioreactors

There are several types of Bioreactors, including:

• Stirred-tank Bioreactor
• Air-lift Bioreactor
• Fluidized Bed Bioreactor
• Photobioreactor

Applications

Bioreactors are used for various applications such as:

• Fermentation processes
• Tissue Engineering
• Stem Cell Research
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Waste Treatment

Related Terms

• Cell Culture
• Bioprocessing
• Biotechnology
• Bioengineering
• Fermentation

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Bioreactor
• Wikipedia's article - Bioreactor

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